On Sat, 26 Oct 1996, Research Administration Discussion Group wrote:

> We at the Desert Research Institute (part of the Univ. &
> Community College System of Nevada) are considering
> changing our current subcontracting overhead rate policy.
> Currently we charge 15% up to the Federal max as
> prescribed by A-21.  This is a lower rate than our
> negotiated Federal o/h rate.  This was established years
> ago by our VPF&A.
>
> I would like as much input as possible on the method or
> percent (%) other universities/colleges/research
> non-profits are using for charging overhead to subcontracts
> (where we are the prime).  I would like as many responses as
> possible in order to summarize what practices (or
> percents) are used across the country.  If you are using
> your full overhead rate up to $25K as prescribed in
> A-21, let me know that too.
>
> If anyone is interested in the results, let me know and
> I'll send the summary to you.
>
> Thank you in advance for you input.  I need this
> information by the end of the week.
>
> John Case
> Assistant Vice Pres. & Controller
> Desert Research Institute, Reno Nevada
> (702) 673-7396
> xxxxxx@maxey.dri.edu
>

 At Creighton University, we use the full overhead rate on the
first $25,000 of a subcontract.

 I would like a copy of your survey results.

Thanks.

Karen

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